Introduction
It's ages since I've done any portrait photography - I just haven't had time but as I've said many times before it is my favourite kind of photography.
Due to the time consuming nature of it - you can't just easily go out on a whim if you want to work with a particular model, I tend to store up lots of photos to work on and edit when I have time.
I also like to revisit old shoots as sometimes when you are detached from the actual shoot, you can see some of the photos in a different light and pick out different ones to edit.
Sometimes my favourite photos are the ones that I discover in this way.
These are all of the lovely Rachelle Summers. I think I have posted a couple from the same shoot (way back sometime last year). I have included an alternate black and white version of one of those photos in case anyone remembers and is interested.
These are also all backlit photos. I love this particular lighting method for the way it creates a kind of halo around the subject and can also emphasise contours.
Let me know what you think.
The Photos
1
This is probably my favourite. I edited out the windowsill that Rachelle was sitting on as with it being white it was only partially visible (due to the exposure) and it looked a bit strange.
2
The top photo was with the blinds open and the sun coming in. This is with the blinds closed. Love the muscular contours here and in the following shots.
3
4
I went for a softer and brighter look with this and the next couple of shots.
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7
I was trying to go for a more old school film look here. Not sure if it has gone too far.
8
Not sure if I want to do more with this one. I like the composition here but I may do something more creative with the colours. What do you think?
9
An outdoor shot that I missed earlier. I like the composition on this one.
10
I think have posted the original colour (hybrid painting/photo version) of this before. This is one of the black and white shots I created to get a better impression of the tonalities without the distraction of colour.
Details/Camera Info
- Nikon D800.
- Sigma 24-70mm/2.8 lens.
- Natural light (sunlight).
- Edited in Lightroom, Photoshop and Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 (monochrome shots).
- Model is Rachelle Summers.
